Audi activesphere concept is teased once more before its January 26 debut

The Volkswagen Group successfully continued its transition to electric mobility in the first quarter of 2023. By the end of March, deliveries of all-electric vehicles (BEVs) have risen by 42% compared to the prior-year period, which was hit harder by supply chain issues. A total of 141,000 BEVs were handed over to customers, up from 99,200 in the first quarter of 2022. BEVs made up 6.9% of total deliveries in this...

21 April 2023

Audi of America reported 37% of YoY BEV sales during the first quarter of 2023. Daniel Weissland, President of Audi of America, said: "We drove out best-ever Q1 BEV sales and starting in 2026, all new models launched will be electric." Worldwide, Audi records around a 44% increase in deliveries of fully electric cars (118,196 vehicles). With the launch of Premium Platform Electric (PPE), Audi is emphasizing its...

4 April 2023

The new 2024 Audi Q8 e-tron has been refined with increased driving range, higher power and faster charging capabilities, and improved driving dynamics compared to the prior model. The latest iteration of Audi's flagship electric SUV – the Q8 e-tron – delivers quicker acceleration with sprints to 60 mph in as little as 5.3 seconds for the Q8 Sportback e-tron with ultra package, as well as efficiency gains through...

31 March 2023

The close-to-production Audi Q6 e-tron is just the beginning of the largest model offensive in the history of the brand with the four rings. Audi will introduce more than 20 new models by 2025 – more than ten of which will be electric. The future Q6 e-tron model series marks the inauguration of e-mobility at the Ingolstadt headquarters. An in-house battery assembly facility underpins Audi’s commitment to electric...

20 March 2023

Audi is continuing to systematically advance the Q4 e-tron and Q4 Sportback e-tron. Audi is updating all vehicles from the start of series production up to and including the 2022 model year with software version 3.2. This new software comes now as standard in series production for the current 2023 model year. Foremost among the new functions with high everyday utility is the option of performing future software...

14 March 2023

Following on from the Audi skysphere roadster in 2021, and both the Audi grandsphere sedan, and the Audi urbansphere space concept in April 2022, a four-door crossover coupé with an astonishingly versatile body design is now making its debut. By combining opposites in perfect synthesis, the Audi activesphere proves to be a versatile crosser of boundaries, with a drive system and suspension which make it equally...

27 January 2023

The Global Battery Alliance (GBA), the world's largest multi-stakeholder organization to establish a sustainable battery value chain by 2030, today launched the proof of concept for its Battery Passport at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting in Davos. The Battery Passport is key to facilitating the rapid scaling of sustainable, circular, and responsible battery value chains to meet the targets of the Paris...

18 January 2023

In 2022, Audi was once again able to significantly increase deliveries of all-electric cars: with an increase of around 44%, the brand systematically continued its electrification strategy, thereby maintaining its course in a year characterized by global crises. In total, Audi sold over 1.61 million vehicles last year, which was close to the previous year’s level despite prolonged supply bottlenecks and major...

11 January 2023

Audi is about to introduce the next member of a family of four concept cars: the Audi activesphere concept. The electric crossover coupe will celebrate its world premiere during the "Celebration of Progress" on January 26, 2023. The Audi activesphere concept provides ultimate freedom and is the perfect companion for ambitious outdoor adventures. Whether it's water sports, skiing, golfing or challenging mountain...

16 December 2022

Audi has presented the new Audi Q8 e-tron lineup with improved range, efficiency and design. The lineup includes the following models: Audi Q8 50 e-tron - dual-motor, 250 kW, 665 Nm, 491 km, 89 kWh net / 95 kWh gross, 150 kW DC charging Audi Q8 Sportback 50 e-tron - dual-motor, 250 kW, 665 Nm, 505 km, 89 kWh net / 95 kWh gross, 150 kW DC charging Audi Q8 55 e-tron - dual-motor, 300 kW, 664 Nm, 582 km, 106 kWh net /...

9 November 2022

The Audi Group continues to successfully steer its brands through a challenging market environment. In the first three quarters of 2022, the brand group increased its revenue year-on-year by 10.4% to €44.6 billion. Its operating profit reached €6.2 billion, significantly exceeding the previous year's level, while the operative margin also improved to 14.0%. A good price position and a strong performance from...

28 October 2022

Volkswagen Group reports a 25% increase in the deliveries of all-electric vehicles in the first nine months year-on-year. Despite ongoing supply constraints, 366,400 BEVs have been handed over to customers until the end of September, up from 293,000 in the prior-year period. The BEV share of total deliveries climbed to 6% in that timeframe, up from 4.2% in the same period of 2021. China remains the biggest driver...

14 October 2022

In a pilot project, Audi is working with supplier MANN+HUMMEL to develop a particulate filter for electric cars that collects particulate matter from the surrounding area. Both while driving and charging, it is to already help improve air quality in cities during the first pilot phase. The innovative technology is demonstrated at the GREENTECH FESTIVAL that's currently held in London. Regardless of a vehicle's...

14 October 2022

Audi activesphere concept – this is the name of the fourth model in the family of concept cars that Audi has been introducing since August 2021. Not only do they all have electric drives, but they’re also designed to be capable of automated driving. This technical layout gives rise to entirely new designs, especially of the interiors and the offerings for those on board to use their time productively or just relax...

22 August 2022